[WSBAPT] quick question

[Britt, Christopher]

Might be worth noting that some duties are strongly suggested re: RPC 8.3:
A report should be made whenever a lawyer’s or LLLT’s conduct raises a
serious question as to the honesty, trustworthiness or fitness to practice.

Though not mandatory in Washington state, there is a very strong preference
in some matters.

I would do the calculus given the totality of the circumstances.  I have
never reported someone but that doesn't mean I wouldn't.

Christopher G. Britt, M.A., J.D.

Attorney at Law

1403 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 201-S

Spokane, WA 99203-2278


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On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 12:04 PM Diane J. Kiepe <DJKiepe at depdslaw.com>
wrote:

> Thanks Phil,
>
>
>
> It’s been a journey of  contemplation for sure; locally when I mention the
> attorneys name, I get nothing but negative feedback.  In my particular case
> his client did file a complaint against him (I inadvertently got a copy and
> he blamed me and everyone else).  I do struggle with knowing that it’s not
> me alone – I feel like he got his 10s of thousands in fees to the
> determinant of every other party in the suit; including his own client.  I
> wonder how often this happens.
>
>
>
> *Diane J. Kiepe*
>
>
>
> Diane J. Kiepe
>
> Douglas Eden
>
> 717 W. Sprague Ave.
>
> Suite 1500
>
> Spokane, WA  99201
>
> djkiepe at depdslaw.com
>
> 509-455-5300
>
>
>
> *From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Philip N. Jones
> *Sent:* Monday, February 27, 2023 11:49 AM
> *To:* WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [WSBAPT] quick question
>
>
>
> Usually not a good idea.
>
> What exactly precisely will it accomplish?
>
> It will make you feel better, but expect some kind of retaliation, such as
> a counter-grievance.  Making you feel better is not a particularly good
> reason.  No matter how tempting.  It will hang around your neck for the
> rest of your career.
>
> Of course, if the violation is egregious, perhaps you owe society some
> kind of action, to prevent that sort of thing from reoccurring.  If that is
> the case, do it.
>
> In short, you need to weigh the risks and rewards.  Like everything else
> in your practice.
>
> One option:  have your client file the grievance.  But if you ghost-write
> it, that fact will eventually come out.  Trust me.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Phil Jones
>
>
>
> Philip N. Jones
>
> Duffy Kekel LLP
>
> 900 S.W. Fifth Ave. Suite 2500
>
> Portland, OR 97204
>
> pjones at duffykekel.com
>
> (503) 226-1371 – office
>
> (503) 853-1482 – cell
>
> (503) 226-3574 - fax
>
>
>
> *From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Diane J. Kiepe
> *Sent:* Monday, February 27, 2023 11:33 AM
> *To:* 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv' <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] quick question
>
>
>
> Have any of you ever filed an ethical grievance against another attorney,
> local to your practice?  I am conflicted on a particular matter I was
> involved in.
>
>
>
> *Diane J. Kiepe*
>
>
>
> Diane J. Kiepe
>
> Douglas Eden
>
> 717 W. Sprague Ave.
>
> Suite 1500
>
> Spokane, WA  99201
>
> djkiepe at depdslaw.com
>
> 509-455-5300
>
>
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